coquettish

Meanings

• adjective

  Being coquettish means behaving in a playfully flirtatious and charming way, often to attract attention or admiration.

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Synonyms

flirtatious

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Rhymes

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quaintish , painstakingish

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Variants

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coquette , coquettes , coquettish , coquettishly , coquettishness , coquettishnesses

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Etymology

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The word 'coquettish' comes from the French word 'coquetter,' which means 'to dress up,' 'to adorn oneself,' or 'to make oneself attractive.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'coquette' is also used to describe a small, ornate bird.

2. In French culture, a 'coquette' is a type of pastry filled with cream or fruit.

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Related Concepts

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1. flirtatious: Behaving in a playful, teasing manner to attract attention or admiration.

2. charm: The ability to attract and delight others through one's personality or appearance.

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Culture

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The 'coquettish' woman is a common archetype in literature and art, particularly in the romantic and Victorian periods. She is often depicted as wearing elaborate dresses, using fan or parasol to shield herself from the sun, and engaging in playful banter with suitors.

How to Memorize "coquettish"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a woman wearing a beautiful, flowing dress, playing with a fan, and engaging in playful banter with a suitor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'coquettish' with the image of a woman dressed up and playing hard to get.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'coquettish' is like 'cute' but more playful and flirtatious.

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